How Does Inductance Affect Current in an RLC Circuit?

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of an RLC circuit comprising a 48 ohm resistor, a 200 uF capacitor, and an inductor. The circuit operates at 2.5 A rms when connected to a 120 V/60 Hz outlet. The calculated inductance is 0.035 H. Additionally, the current in the circuit when connected to a 220 V/50 Hz outlet in France is also a point of inquiry.

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An RLC circuit consists of a 48 ohm resistor, a 200 uF capacitor, and an inductor. The current is 2.5 A rms when the circuit is connected to a 120 V/60 Hz outlet.
a. What is the inductance?
b. What would be the current if this circuit were used in France, where the outlets are 220 V/50 Hz?

I thought i could use the fundamental frequency equation

f= 1/(2pi square root(LC)) but is the fundamental frequency 60 Hz?
I got an L of 0.035 H
 
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